William Bambridge (1810-79)
Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61) after death, the Blue Room, Windsor Castle 16 - 16 Dec 1861
Carbon print, printed later c1878 | 13.2 x 17.6 cm (whole object) | RCIN 2506826
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Posthumous photograph of Albert, Prince Consort lying on his death bed in the Blue Room, Windsor Castle. Taken from left side profile, it shows the Prince's body covered by bed sheets and with a bandage wrapped around his head supporting his lower jaw. A floral wreath hangs from the bed above his head.
Provenance
Commissioned by Queen Victoria
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Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Carbon print, printed later c1878
Measurements
13.2 x 17.6 cm (whole object)
Alternative title(s)
HRH Prince Albert after death, 1861. [Box: Postmortem Photographs]
